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135. End-of-the-Year Social Emotional Learning: Supporting Big Feelings Before Summer
Episode 135
The end of the school year can bring excitement, celebration, and fun, but it also brings a lot of feelings. In this episode, I talk about how to sup…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
134. Creating a Smooth Transition from Kindergarten to First Grade
Episode 134
The move from kindergarten to first grade is exciting, but for many students, it can also feel like a really big change. In this episode, I share how…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
133. Engaging End-of-Year Activities for Kindergarteners
Episode 133
The end of the year brings a very real energy shift in kindergarten. Kids are tired, routines start to feel old, and the big transition to summer or …
5 months ago
132. Supporting Students who Struggle With Mistakes
Episode 132
A worksheet gets crumpled and thrown away. Tears start over one small error. A student refuses to even begin because they’re afraid of getting it wro…
5 months, 1 week ago
131. Building Self-Confidence In Kindergarteners
Episode 131
Self-confidence plays a huge role in how students learn, take risks, and see themselves in the classroom and kindergarten is a critical time to begin…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
130. What Every Dramatic Play Center Really Needs
Episode 130
Dramatic play is one of the most powerful learning areas in an early childhood classroom, but many classrooms are losing it or aren’t sure how to set…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
129. What Principals Really Want You to Know About Hiring, Interviews, and Getting the Job
Episode 129
If you are applying for a new teaching job, hoping to switch schools, changing grade levels, or trying to land your very first classroom position, th…
6 months ago
128. Adding Details In Writing
Episode 128
In kindergarten writing, the main goal is helping students write a strong, clear sentence. But once some students are ready to go further, the next s…
6 months, 1 week ago
127. Field Trip Tips!
Episode 127
Planning a field trip can feel exciting… and slightly terrifying at the same time. In this episode, I share all the practical tips I’ve learned over …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
126. Making the Shift to Systematic Phonics Intruction with Melanie from Phonics Rules for Kids
Episode 126
Phonics can feel… well, stressful. For teachers and parents. I invited Melanie Jeffrey, host of the Phonics Rules for Kids podcast and former K–3 cla…
6 months, 3 weeks ago